5 current international cricketers who broke the global barrier

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes, born in Christchurch, has been the number one all-rounder for England in recent past

Stokes was born in Christchurch, New Zealand on June 4 1991. At 12, his family moved to England and thus began a blossoming cricket career for the all-rounder.

Stokes represented England under-19 side and impressed one and all with both bat and ball. His consistent run with Durham in county cricket meant it wasn't long before he would break into the senior side.

He went on to debut for England in ODIs in August 2011 and scored his maiden Test hundred in 2013-2014 Ashes series. Stokes has been the perfect replacement for Andrew Flintoff in the English side that faced a dearth of all-rounders post the latter's retirement.

Ben Stokes' numbers in international and first-class cricket.

He has impressive statistics in a short span, underlining the quality he brings with his all-round abilities. Many cricketing greats, impressed with his quality as an all-rounder, have opined that he could be a part of most of the international sides either purely as a batsman or a bowler.